Book details

  • Genre:family & relationships
  • Sub-genre:Marriage & Long-Term Relationships
  • Language:English
  • Pages:128
  • eBook ISBN:9781098331030
  • Paperback ISBN:9781098322076

Charlotte and Louise, to be Loved

By Charnell Collins Beel

Overview

CHARLOTTE AND LOUISE, TO BE LOVED is a heart-wrenching true biographical story about two young girls growing up in Tampa, Florida during the Great Depression, their struggles to escape the hardships of their youth, wanting to be loved, and how it led them on a path to burlesque and back. Their families were poor and worked in the shipyard and cigar factories. Neither of the girl's fathers were present in their lives. The girls were double first cousins and only nine months apart in age, but were more like sisters. Their bond was unbreakable!

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Description

This is a true story about Charlotte and Louise and their journey through youth being neglected and mistreated by their mothers during the Great Depression, their relationships, and parenthood. Charlotte and Louise struggle with love in their home life and in their love life, feeling like they have never really experienced true love. They leave home and become burlesque dancers. One becomes a burlesque super star, while the other chooses love and marriage with children only to find disappointment and heartache. Their lives intertwine and they grow old together after all their ups and downs. They find love in the families they created and with each other as best friends for life.

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About The Author

Charnell Collins Beel is a 4th generation Tampa native. She is an elementary school teacher with a BA degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida. Charnell was a former model and dancer for the Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer team. She is married with one grown daughter and resides in the Tampa Bay area.
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Book Reviews

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Lisa
To Be Loved I want to read it again, I truly enjoyed it! I loved learning about their lives and challenges. The pictures were beautiful! I highly recommend reading this book! Read more
Jamie
CAPTIVATING STORY The biographical story about two young girls growing up during the Great Depression, struggling to escape their hardships and wanting to be loved is captivating. You won’t want to put the book down...Absolutely wonderful story! You will not be disappointed! Read more
Cindy
Two (and more) Amazing women Wow...I started this book late at night (trying to fall asleep) and two hours later I was DONE! I couldn’t put it down! These women and their families showed their strength and love for life and others with remarkable fortitude!! What an incredible book. The history of Tampa/Florida is spot on. We all remember when life was much simpler and this flashback brought back a ton of those memories!!! Loved it from cover to cover! Read more
nancy
Charlotte and Louise- To Be Loved This is a very compelling read about two very brave and interesting women, who remained very close throughout their lives. The author shares their life stories with bits of interesting Tampa history, and with a personal devotion and love of both women. A truly unforgettable story! Read more
Michele
Michele Awesome book!! Charnell is a wonderful writer and I loved reading the book. Read more
Deidre
Charlotte and Louise, to be Loved An historical and emotional journey that begins in the late 1800s and takes us right into 2020, this book is the incredible story a family that demonstrates the resiliency of the Human Spirit and Love. It is packed with photographs that enhance Charnell Collins Beel's forthright and engaging manuscript. As the story unfolded I felt as though I was getting to know each person deeply. Often, I was moved to tears! D.R. - California, USA Read more